Behind the Beans

  In our final episode of this series, we’re joined by self-proclaimed bean enthusiast Chloe MacKean from The Food Foundation. This episode is bean heavy! We take a deep dive into The Food Foundation’s work on improving UK diets and explore their brand-new nationwide campaign: Bang in Some Beans. Backed by over 10 major UK retailers, this campaign is just getting started - and we unpack it all her...

We’re talking all things protein! Why it matters, why people are still scared of it and why beans might just be the unsung heroes of your diet. Joining us is Vince, a gym owner and PT, to chat about the rise of plant-based eating, how protein fuels energy, recovery and fullness, and why fava beans are a total protein win. Whether you’re a gym regular, weekend runner, or just trying to eat better,...

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Lucy Williamson, former vet, turned award-winning registered nutritionist. We explore the link between the soil, the gut and mental health, dicussing nutrient density, gut microbiome and the gut-brain axis.  An insight into why what’s under your feet could be feeding your gut and fuelling your mental wellbeing more than you might think!

This episode features Dr. Hannah Fraser - a doctor, first-generation farmer, and Nuffield Scholar. We explore Hannah’s research on nutrition, from the importance of fibre in improving the nation’s health to the vital role farmers play in shaping our diets. She shares the changes she hopes to see across the food chain, as well as the small, practical adjustments you can make to your own diet that c...

In this episode, we sit down with one of our very own growers - Mike Stringer - a part-organic farmer, soil enthusiast, and fellow grower for The Honest Bean Co. here on the Yorkshire Wolds. We dig into the environmental benefits of the humble fava bean, the challenges of growing them, and what it really means to farm organically today. Mike also shares his hopes for the future of British agricult...

In this episode, we chat with Adam Palmer, founder of The Honest Bean Co. We dive into the story behind the company, discuss why buying local benefits you, the environment, and British farming, and hear Adam’s thoughts on what’s needed to secure the future of British agriculture. Honest chats rooted in real farming, real food, and real change.